Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
TradeZero vs Webull
What sets them apart
| Compare |  TradeZero |  Webull |
|---|---|---|
| Markets | Stocks, Options | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Crypto, Bonds, FundsCovers more |
| Regulators | AFM | FINRA, SEC, SIPC |
| Investor protection | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 | SIPC up to USD 500,000 |
| Options contract fee | $0.59 | $0Lower |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | $15 wire transfer out | $0 incoming stock transfer |
| Platforms | ZeroPro, ZeroFree, ZeroMobile, TZ1, TradingView | Desktop, Mobile, Web |
| Inactivity fee | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Margin rate | 9% | Not confirmed |
| Account types | Not confirmed | IRA |
Same on both: Stock trade fee ($0).
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Key differences
- Webull scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 8.9.
- Regulators: only TradeZero offers AFM.
- Regulators: only Webull offers FINRA, SEC, SIPC.
- Options contract fee is lower at Webull: $0 vs $0.59.
- Markets: only Webull offers ETFs, Futures, Crypto.
- Platforms: only TradeZero offers ZeroPro, ZeroFree, ZeroMobile.
- Platforms: only Webull offers Desktop, Mobile, Web.
- Support channels: only TradeZero offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Webull offers Email, Phone.
- Features: only Webull offers Crypto, Fractional shares, Options.
Our verdict on each
TradeZero
TradeZero suits traders who want stocks and options on a single account without a per-trade commission, and the demo account gives beginners a place to practise. Options cost $0.59 a contract, and the account works through desktop, mobile and charting tools.
Webull
Webull suits US retail investors who want a single app for stocks, options, futures, crypto and retirement saving, and the fee line is the draw: a stock trade costs $0. Investor protection is SIPC up to USD 500,000, though the account range is narrow.
Score breakdown
| Area | TradeZero | Webull |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Stock trades cost $0, ranking first of 161 brands on that fee, and the inactivity fee ranks first of 56. | 9.7Higher |
| Offer | 9.1 | 9.3Higher |
| Trust | 8.6 | 9.8Higher |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | TradeZero | Webull |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | Not confirmed | |
| United States | Not confirmed | SIPC SIPC member 71394 |
How they place
| Ranking | TradeZero | Webull |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 169 of 471 | 45 of 471 |
| Options trading platforms | 58 of 103 | 9 of 103 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | TradeZero | Webull |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Demo account, Mobile app | Crypto, Demo account, Fractional shares, Options, Futures, Mobile appCovers more |
| Pricing model | Commission free, Low feesCovers more | Commission free |
| Audience | Experienced, Beginners, Day traders | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | TradeZero Europe B.V. | WEBULL FINANCIAL LLC |
| Founded | 2015 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | TradeZero | Webull | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | $0at the median | $0at the median | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Margin rate | 9%above the median | Not confirmed | 8.75% |
| Options contract fee | $0.59below the median | $0lowest quarter | $0.625 |
Median across 91 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
TradeZero
Pros
- Regulated in the Netherlands by AFM, with investor protection of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
- Margin positions run at a rate of 9%.
- A demo account and a mobile app are included, so the platform can be learned before funding.
Cons
- Support runs on chat and help centre only.
- A wire transfer out of the account costs $15 wire transfer out.
- The market range is stocks and options, so forex, crypto and metals are not covered.
Webull
Pros
- A stock trade costs $0 and an options contract $0 on the ira account.
- Investor protection is SIPC up to USD 500,000, with registration under FINRA, SEC and SIPC.
- A single app covers stocks, etfs and options, so shares, bonds, funds, options, futures and crypto sit together.
Cons
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, with no live chat listed.
- Account choice is narrow, with ira the only type listed.
- Across the brokers compared, the middle retail loss share is 70.15% and the top of the range 88%.
Who each suits
TradeZero
Who it suits
- Traders buying stocks and options who do not want a per-trade commission.
- Beginners who want a demo account and a mobile app before putting money in.
- Day traders who work across several platforms rather than a single terminal.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after forex, crypto or futures, where eToro covers stocks, etfs and forex.
- Traders who want metals and CFDs beside stocks, which Vantage covers with forex, cfds and stocks.
Webull
Who it suits
- US retail investors who want stocks, options, futures and crypto under a single login
- Beginners using the demo account in crypto, demo account and fractional shares before committing money
- Retirement savers who want $0 stock trades in the same app
Who should look elsewhere
- eToro, if you want forex and CFDs, since stocks, etfs and forex include them
- CFI, if your focus is forex and CFDs rather than stocks, etfs and options
- Vantage, if you trade metals and CFDs, which its forex, cfds and stocks cover
Current offers
TradeZero
Current offer
Bonus
Welcome Offer WELCOME250: 250
with a $250+ deposit during sign-up
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | TradeZero | Webull |
|---|---|---|
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
TradeZero
What does TradeZero charge to trade stocks and options?+
Stock trades cost $0 per trade, and options cost $0.59 a contract. The pricing model is described as commission-free and low-fee, so the per-order cost is the main thing to compare. The inactivity fee is $0, so an idle account is not charged.
Is my money protected if something goes wrong?+
The account is provided by TradeZero Europe B.V., which is licensed by AFM in the Netherlands. Investor protection is EU ICS up to EUR 20,000, so money above that figure sits outside the scheme. Keeping larger balances elsewhere limits what is at stake.
Webull
What does it cost to trade?+
A stock trade costs $0 and an options contract $0, on the ira account. The pricing model is commission free, and incoming stock transfers are free. Costs stay low, though they do not decide whether a trade makes money.
Is my money protected if the firm fails?+
Accounts sit with WEBULL FINANCIAL LLC. Investor protection is SIPC up to USD 500,000, and registration with FINRA, SEC and SIPC applies, with SIPC membership listed as SIPC member 71394. Low costs do not change that, so weigh the retail loss figures before you trade.
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